Jobs: Japanese Lang & Literature: Asst Prof, The University of Montana

Editor for this issue: Christy Bird
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The University of Montana seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor of Japanese language and literature to begin Fall 2012. PhD required; ABD candidates may be considered. Expertise in late medieval/Edo (16th-19th c) or the modern period is particularly sought. Candidates with PhDs in Japanese second language pedagogy, Japanese applied or social linguistics may also be considered. In all cases, a strong graduate-level preparation in Japanese studies is essential; appointee will be required to teach a Japanese culture/civilization survey course. Other classes to include Japanese language and electives in candidate's field of expertise; for literature specialists, courses in early modern/modern Japanese literature. Applicants should provide evidence of prior successful JSL teaching experience, together with proof of a promising research agenda and/or publications. Native/near-native fluency in Japanese and English required. Supporting materials for the application are listed below. Screening will begin on Oct 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled. EO/AA Employer.

Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation are required. Please instruct
your references to submit the letters via e-mail to UmJobs@mso.umt.edu (in
one of the following formats: doc, xls, txt, rtf, pdf, gif, jpg, htm, html) and
include the position title and department in the e-mail.